Linux

I’m going to by a new laptop relatively soon, and since I’ve heard alot of bad stuff about Vista, so I’m considering trying a Linux distribution.

I’m not very skilled with computers, though I’d say I’m above the average computer user.

I’ve never tried using anything else than Windows before, but I’m pretty sure I can adjust to using a new system.

Now what I’d like is for you guys to give me some advice. Advantages and disadvantages of using Linux? What distribution to choose? Hard- and software combability? Your personal experience? Etc… Etc…

Thanks in advance

OFF TOPIC: The reason I didn’t post this in the computers forum, is because I don’t want extremely advanced responses. :blush: